The Namiki Emperor Chinkin Dragon fountain pen depicts a creature revered in ancient Asian tradition as a deity of water and fire. The dragon is also an auspicious symbol, and its gold-inlaid form is the central motif on the pen's polished black urushi lacquer.
The decoration is created with Chinkin, in which special chisels engrave a pattern into the lacquered surface. Lacquer is added to the cut lines before gold leaf or powder is inlaid, bringing the dragon into contrast with the black background. Gold-plated details and a two-tone 18k gold nib continue the gold tones of the exterior.
The pen uses an eyedropper filling system and closes with a screw-on cap. Made in Japan, it measures 174.1 mm capped with a barrel width of 17.2 mm and weighs 47.7 g with the cap. An eyedropper, a wooden box, a certificate of authenticity, and a Chinkin brochure are included.
The design honors the dragon as an auspicious figure in Asian traditions, including its association with water and fire. The creature is depicted in gold against polished black urushi lacquer.
This model uses Chinkin carving. The motif is engraved into the lacquer with special chisels, then lacquer and gold leaf or powder are added to the grooves. Its decoration is an inlaid carved pattern rather than a raised lacquer scene.
It uses an eyedropper filling system for bottled fountain pen ink.
The pen comes with a wooden presentation box, a certificate of authenticity, a Chinkin brochure, and an eyedropper.
Wipe it with a soft, slightly damp cloth. Avoid solvents and abrasive cleaners.
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